Goliad County

TexasFIPS 48175

Pop. 7,0120 HospitalsSVI 0.52RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Goliad County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricGoliad CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence12.8%13.4%
Adult Obesity38.9%39.3%
Uninsured Rate16.5%19.8%
Premature Death (YPLL)9,031.595

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1
Primary Care Physicians
14.0 per 100k
1
NPs & PAs
14.0 per 100k
5
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,925.95
Medicare Per Capita
1353.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorGoliad CountyState Avg 
Diabetes15.5%
Obesity37.3%
Depression21.9%
Frequent Mental Distress16.4%
COPD8.3%
Current Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease8.2%
Stroke4.3%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Poor General Health24.5%
Disability35.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity30.1%
Binge Drinking15.2%
Uninsured17.6%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Goliad County has no hospital. 75 of Texas's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.52
Socioeconomic Status0.50
Household Composition & Disability0.57
Minority Status & Language0.81
Housing Type & Transportation0.32

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Goliad County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.